
Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities
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4.5/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities worth booking?
Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities is a 2.5-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $65 per person. It scores 46 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 46 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $65 per person
Discover ancient Rome with your top-rated kid-friendly guide and other families that will share the journey. Make your family and kids, play, learn and have fun in the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local specialized g
What you get
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Specialized kid-friendly local guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Activities and games tailored on the kids ages and family needs
About this experience
Discover ancient Rome with your top-rated kid-friendly guide and other families that will share the journey. Make your family and kids, play, learn and have fun in the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local specialized guide who will take you by hand and lead you on a fantastic journey back to the Roman Empire.
What's included
Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Specialized kid-friendly local guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Activities and games tailored on the kids ages and family needs
Not included
- Private transportation
- Food and Drink
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
Discover ancient Rome with your top-rated kid-friendly guide and other families that will share the journey. Meet your guide and the rest of the group at the metro station exit and then enter the Colosseum: the largest Roman amphitheatre in the world! The Amphiteatrum Flavium, the original Latin name of the Colosseum, was built in 72 A.D. by the Emperor Vespasian, and could host over 50,000 spectators. It was used for public spectacles, animal hunts, executions, dramas and gladiators’battles. Brave gladiators fought against ferocious animals to delight the Emperor and the Roman citizens, but their only real aim was to regain their freedom!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
Continue you tour stroll along the ancient Roman streets in the Roman Forum: the centre of the ancient Roman life! See the magnificence of the Roman arches, temples and palaces. You will hear about Costantine, Titus, Julius Caesar, and other great emperors of Rome while admiring the Triumphal Arches and Emperor’s Palace.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
Your passionate and knowledgeble guide will involve your children and all the families in contests and games while showing you the places where trials, religious cerimonies and trade took place. You wil see the House of the Vestal Virgin, the Temples of Julius Caesar and Saturn, the Senate House, the Arches of Titus and Costantine, and many other buildings. Your children will love it!
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum metro station exit on the ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument). Street address: Via dei Fori Imperiali 21, 00184, Rome. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Roman Forum Exit
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Mamma Mia! Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended to children older than 5
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fabulous tour for kids, perfect to introduce them to ancient Rome
What a fantastic tour! I really wanted a family-friendly option to bring the Colosseum and Forum to life for my 7yo and I don't think I could have done better than choose this tour with Simona - she turned everything into a game (quite literally with points for spotting different things, getting answers correct and finally a prize at the end) and while nothing was dumbed down, she made sure that it was all on the right level for the kids to understand, very engaging and very fun. There's a big different between a tour guide who wants to lead family tours and one who carries out a standard tour with kids tagging along - I've done enough of the latter to know what a fabulous guide Simona was, and definitely one of the former. It would have been lovely to have had a bit longer with her in the Forum, but as we had already spend slightly more than the planned 2 1/2 hours (mostly in and around the Colosseum), I think it would have been too much for the kids to make it longer and I'd have hated to miss any of the Colosseum. In February the queues weren't too long but getting to skip through in the group entrances with her was still a definite bonus, and in busier months, it would make a huge difference with younger ones. I can't recommend her enough and would definitely book a tour again if we go back to Rome.
via Tripadvisor
Great Tour with Simona
Our family of three, including our nine year old daughter, had a lovely time with Simona. She was very fun and engaging for our daughter and was packed full of information! She really made seeing the Colosseum interesting and the scavenger hunt was a big hit with our little girl! Our only complaint was that the voucher clearly states that the tour leaves promptly. We waited for 20+ minutes for a family that never showed. It would've been one thing if the family had called and they were coming in a few moments, but to make us wait (when we'd planned carefully and arrived early out of respect for our guide and any other tour participants) was very rude. Every moment of vacation time is precious and we should've left promptly as promised. Despite that, we had a great time on, what turned out to be, our private tour! Simona was so kind and offered to take family photos for us which we may not have had otherwise! We would absolutely book with Simona again!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $65 to $463
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 46
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 46 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Kid-Friendly Activities start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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